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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pendulous

/pɛnˈdʌləs/ adjective · British & US
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What does pendulous mean?

adjective

Hanging or suspended freely; swinging or swaying from a fixed point. Often used to describe something that is long and hangs down, such as a pendulum or a flower.

Example

"The pendulous branches of the willow tree swayed gently in the breeze."

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